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Minnesota Timberwolves: Dirk happens and the Wolves fall to Dallas

Jan 10, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) backs up to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nemanja Bjelica (88) in the second half at Target Center. The Mavericks won 93-87. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) backs up to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nemanja Bjelica (88) in the second half at Target Center. The Mavericks won 93-87. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Dirk happened and the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

The Minnesota Timberwolves moved their game on Sunday to later in the afternoon to accommodate the throngs of fans who also wanted to watch the Vikings playoff game. Thebad news from the Vikings lossjust got a little worse for the Minnesota sports fan as the Wolves fell to the Mavericks93-87.

What happened to the Wolves against the Mavericks is what has seemingly happened every time the teams have matched up in the past 17 seasons or so.Dirk Nowitzkihappened. Dirk went for 29 points and seven rebounds in the Dallas victory.Chandler Parsonsscored 14 andZaza Pachuliascored 13 and grabbed 11 boards for the only double-double of the game.

The Wolves couldn’t get any offense going on Sunday which is becoming a very common occurrence for the young team.Andrew Wigginslead the team with a 21 point night, but running mateKarl-Anthony Townsdid not have a typical KAT night. Towns notched only 10 points and four rebounds in the contest.

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Shabazz Muhammadhad a nice game off the bench with 16 points.Ricky Rubiocontributed 12 points and eight assists.Nemanja Bjelica’s minutes are finally increasing little by little again. Bjelica had a six point night by knocking down both three-point attempts he threw up against the Mavericks.

Reportedly,Kevin Garnettis dealing with an injury and that is allegedly why he is only playing minimal minutes. KG played seven minutes on Sunday and scored two points with a pair of assists.

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The Wolves are back in action on Tuesday with a home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tipoff from Target Center is set for 7:00.

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